Post your very best Guitarist capture w name & reason...

[johnstoy]

Post your very best Guitarist capture w name & reason...:D

This is Travis Tritt,.. America's best kept secret...Country rock, country, bluegrass, love ballads, guitarist and sensational vocalist...He is a powerhouse of energetic entertainment...

To the rest of the World, FYI: Travis has many Platinum records under his belt...

I chose this picture, because of the colorful background, and Travis Tritt in action (with his studded leather jacket off).

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Tritt/IMG_38341.jpg

Positive comment's welcome...

[taygull]

I think it is a very good shot...the only thing that would stop me from making it a "great guitarist" shot is you didn't get the entire guitar.

[johnstoy]

You know taygull,

I, first thought of the guitar neck needing to be clearly visible and in focus...later, all I keep remembering is this "eye candy" colorful background...and his show was so dynamic, I really felt the need to post him in this fashion...
This particular moment's lighting at the venue, just didn't afford me the depth of field required, to present a completely focused "guitar and performer" scenario...But Travis is just so strong a vocalist and superb guitarist, I just had to use this colorful shot for simply, the general eye appeal...

[taygull]

I don't disagree except I think the only thing that NEEDS to be in focus is the face. As a concert shooter I think it is "understood" that due to shooting wide open parts of the performer or his instrument may be out of focus.

One of the things I like about my favorite Vince shot is it is pretty close to be all in focus because he was facing straight on during the shot.

The shot above is a very nice shot...I think you could even bump the saturation a touch and make it look even more vibrant.

I do enjoy Travis and his music.

[johnstoy]

Yup, I wondered if the face in this photo is in the best focus possible...Maybe it's my eye glasses that I need to have checked...

I found that sharpening this photo brought out more of a grainy finish to the drums...Unless those are glitter flakes in the drum finish, frankly taygul, I can't tell...

Travis Tritt, was just flying by me horizontally across the stage, and much of the time, focusing on him was just a general area type of thing...

In the mean time, I'm wondering if anyone will take the time to retrieve some great, creative images of guitarists in action, for posting...I have a couple of other rock band guitarist's pictures in mind for adding to this thread...

[johnstoy]

taygul,

There were only two Auto Focus Points on, in this picture. One is on his sideburn/cheekbone and the second was on, in the air above his head...go figure...

When processing this photo, I considered these two Auto Focus Points...and assumed the lens and camera did it's job...and that PP sharpening would adjust the marginal distance from his cheek to the profile of the nose...

It looks pretty close to me...however the distance from the camera, to him was approx. 15 feet...at f1.8, there should be enough depth of field for plenty of room for sharpness...

[taygull]

taygul,

There were only two Auto Focus Points on, in this picture. One is on his sideburn/cheekbone and the second was on, in the air above his head...go figure...

When processing this photo, I considered these two Auto Focus Points...and assumed the lens and camera did it's job...and that PP sharpening would adjust the marginal distance from his cheek to the profile of the nose...

It looks pretty close to me...however the distance from the camera, to him was approx. 15 feet...at f1.8, there should be enough depth of field for plenty of room for sharpness...

I didn't say this was OOF, at f1/8 though your DOF is going to be very small.

Do me a favor...if you don't mind...shoot me an email with the large jpeg. I'd like to do my standard post process and see if it looks much different than what you have here.

I'm about to leave for the night but will check it when I get home.


chris at soundholephotography dot com

Thanks

[narlus]

here's a shot i've not posted before, as i shot the event for a mag (ended up not getting on the list and had to pay, but that's another story...), which should be back from the printers very soon. i like this shot because it's ultra-crisp, gets the details of the battered and weathered guitar (this was their 1st US tour ever, 30 years or so after they started, and they pretty much stopped playing in 1978 or so), and shows Deniz' determination to make you rock yr goddamn socks off. he definitely managed that.

Deniz Tek, ER doctor and guitar god of Radio Birdman.
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p82344860-4.jpg

[johnstoy]

I didn't say this was OOF, at f1/8 though your DOF is going to be very small.
Do me a favor...if you don't mind...shoot me an email with the large jpeg. I'd like to do my standard post process and see if it looks much different than what you have here.
Thanks


Far out man, cool...
The email went through...do what you can with it...Later..Post it back here if you wish...It would be great to see what can be done with it...

[johnstoy]

Great shot narlus,

He looks intense as probably his guitar playing is...

[Carzee]

http://www.camerajuice.com/ccc/images/ccc_MG_8932-www.jpg

Pete, 15, just another muso, just another first rung garage band - last friday night.
2nd concert I've shot.

[taygull]

Now if I can only remember which one I did what to.

All I really did on this one is just a little Noise Ninja and use the Manyk SRS tool to resize and sharpen.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/bIMG_3834.jpg

The other I selected the background added a little noise, blurred and added a little saturation and vignette.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/aIMG_3834.jpg

I don't know if it made much of a difference.

[taygull]

This is my favorite...funny thing is it is of me. I set up the shot and had a friend take it on our trip to Nashville a couple of years ago. It was with a simple point and shoot.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/chris_nash.jpg

[simonSE15]

This is one of my faves, although its probably a bit dark. Dev, of the now defunct Test Icicles, London Astoria.

http://www.simonleak.co.uk/TestIcicles1.jpg

[craniac]

I have done very little concert photography and this is one of the few guitarist shots I have. I like it a lot though, mainly for the expression on her face that indicates she is far off in a world of her own. This is Marliese Botha, bass player of South African band Cutting Jade.

http://static.flickr.com/37/78488425_3c719d3916.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/strandloper/78488425/in/set-1680044/)

[johnstoy]

Now if I can only remember which one I did what to.
All I really did on this one is just a little Noise Ninja and use the Manyk SRS tool to resize and sharpen.
The other I selected the background added a little noise, blurred and added a little saturation and vignette.

I don't know if it made much of a difference.
Very good results taygull, thanks...
I checked these out early this morning...I definitely find the last one making a substantial difference...the contrast allows Travis to pop out more from the busy background...the first one of yours, reflects less noice...it's noticeable especially on his right arm...Thanks again for your valuable efforts...

Your own guitar photo from Nashville is very interesting...
You have that, perched on top of the world look... it's really far out...The background looks real inviting, for some real extreme snow skiing...I trust you aren't afraid of heights...

[valerism]

This is my favorite...funny thing is it is of me. I set up the shot and had a friend take it on our trip to Nashville a couple of years ago. It was with a simple point and shoot.


http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/chris_nash.jpg



I saw this picture in another post, it is an amazing picture... What a capture! Most would be lucky to see such a view, thanks for sharing this again.

[taygull]

The sad part about this picture is it was not taken with a "pro" body. There really is just no way to get a large print of it....I guess I need to go back to the smokey mountains and do it again!

[rdking01]

this is the lead player for audio adrenlin,sorry dont jnow his name i just love the light as it strikes him. the 52 tele reissue ain't bad either!

[kmb]

Lots of guitarist shots, so different to each other, that it is hard to say which one is the best. But here's one:

http://www.bjorklid.net/portfolio/5D_2006-07-28_22-38-10_6397.jpg
(Antti Hyyrynen of Stam1na)

[blackshadow]

here's a shot i've not posted before, as i shot the event for a mag (ended up not getting on the list and had to pay, but that's another story...), which should be back from the printers very soon. i like this shot because it's ultra-crisp, gets the details of the battered and weathered guitar (this was their 1st US tour ever, 30 years or so after they started, and they pretty much stopped playing in 1978 or so), and shows Deniz' determination to make you rock yr goddamn socks off. he definitely managed that.

Deniz Tek, ER doctor and guitar god of Radio Birdman.
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p82344860-4.jpg

Awesome shot there!

I just got asked by a guitar mag for some shots of Radio Birdman.

[Exit]

James Hetfield

I chose this one simply because it has been my most published shot. It made it to 4 magazines (with 2 covers) and 3 newspapers along with all the sites who have since stolen the image :lol:
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/806/metl2180copyqs6.jpg

[Cameragirl58]

This is one of my favourite shots to date of actor James Marsters taken recently aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach.
He writes and sings blues and ballads, but is more well known as the bleached blonde vampire from Buffy the Vampire slayer and Angel.
He's just finished filming a psycological thriller with Tony Todd(of The Candyman fame) and is now filming a romantic film with Hilary Swank and Kathy Bates called P.S I love You which will be on our cinema screens in early 2008.

[jevidon]

James Hetfield

I chose this one simply because it has been my most published shot. It made it to 4 magazines (with 2 covers) and 3 newspapers along with all the sites who have since stolen the image :lol:
http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/806/metl2180copyqs6.jpg

amazing capture. thanks for sharing.

[meltech1]

Kenny Neal stands tall among the younger generation of blues players. His individual brand of blues, featuring a combination of Louisiana swamp blues, funky rhythms and soul-deep vocals, powered by his slashing guitar playing and loping harmonica, puts him at the forefront of contemporary blues players. I took these photos at the 19th Annual Bull Durham Blues Festival in Durham.

[woman4life]

this is the lead player for audio adrenlin,sorry dont jnow his name i just love the light as it strikes him. the 52 tele reissue ain't bad either!

That's Tyler Burkum.

[René Damkot]

Kenny Neal stands tall among the younger generation of blues players.

Nice images, but why the flash? Looks like there was enough light?

Not the very best, but I like the moment: Guitarist of Dutch band 'The Ex':
http://www.moonglade.net/rene/060518Ex/source/image/rhd20060518theex0232.jpg

Just to show: "It ain't what you've got, it's what you do with it":
http://www.moonglade.net/rene/060518Ex/source/image/rhd20060518theex0245.jpg

Who needs to see the face? Guitarist / singer of Dutch punk band 'Vals':
http://www.moonglade.net/rene/060929DZ/source/image/rhd_20060929deze0014.jpg

[Zeineth]

I don't think it is a paticularly good picture but I love the fact I was able to get it. Here is the story, this girl was nuts on stage. It was all I could do to follow her with the camera. the all of a sudden she jumps off the stage into the crowd and almost lands on top of me with her guitar in hand, poor roady didn't know what to do, jump in after her or plug her cord for the guitar back in that she just ripped out. Any way I had to quickly tune on the on board flash and get the shot so here it is. The rest of the set is here Diamincan (http://www.flyguy.ca/~newtiburon/zeineth/Concert_pictures/Diamincan/)

http://www.flyguy.ca/~newtiburon/zeineth/Concert_pictures/Diamincan/medium/Dimanican39_RJ-017.jpg

[wadespencer99]

Jeremy Edge from Til December. (http://www.tildecember.com)

ISO 200
1/45 @F4.5
30mm Focal length

http://www.the24thframe.com/tildecember/edge.jpg

I think his expression is great, and the fact that even though I used a flash, I was able to preserve the stage lighting and see the fog behind him.

[johnstoy]

STYX @ PENN'S PEAK, JIM THORPE, PA...NOV.16.06

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=243433 :D ;)

RICKY PHILLIPS and and CHUCK PANOZZO (ORIGINAL CO-FOUNDER)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/styx/IMG_57251.jpg

[bmoguy]

1. Chuck Berry
http://photos.1branson.com/d/548-2/IMG_9510.jpg

2. Gemi Taylor w/Otis Day & The Knights
http://photos.1branson.com/d/494-1/IMG_9239.jpg

3. Jim Stafford performing "Cow Patti"
http://photos.1branson.com/d/110-2/cowpatti.jpg

[CanonXTuser]

Too many to choose from, here's a short set of Noah Henson of Pillar [Sony / SRE] (http://www.myspace.com/pillar). I think you'll realize why it's hard to choose just one of him.

http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/pillar_06verticalfest/pillar_09sept_b1_img_3179_w1801_adj_snzs.jpg

http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/pillar_06verticalfest/pillar_09sept_b1_img_5843_w9001.jpg

http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/pillar_06verticalfest/pillar_09sept_b1_img_6022_w7301.jpg

... and a boring shot
http://warangel.typepad.com/photos/pillar_06verticalfest/pillar_09sept_b1_img_6082_w3701_adj2_440.jpg

[shesgotthepic]

For some reason I started doing closeups of hands and guitars a while back.

These are the hands of Mr Paul Reed Smith - the maker of the PRS guitars.
Birmingham UK, Music Live.

[Eyelikedurt]

Lots of guitarist shots, so different to each other, that it is hard to say which one is the best. But here's one:

http://www.bjorklid.net/portfolio/5D_2006-07-28_22-38-10_6397.jpg
(Antti Hyyrynen of Stam1na)

i had a feeling this beast would come out ...... man i wish i'd taken this!!!

[thelightofsound]

i must have missed this thread the first time. i'll throw a few in. these are posted more for the greatness of the guitar players rather than for the capture.

warren hayens (allman brother's band, gov't mule) and john scofield (jazz ledgen)
http://photo.mdsaba.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=1979&g2_serialNumber=1

this one was taken with a 3mp sony from about 10 rows back at red rocks (one of the coolest venues in the country). i never had creds to shoot michael houser before he passed away. he will always be one of my favorite guitar players. signature sound from his tele delux working the volume and wah peds. you can read how he influenced my life here (http://musicphotog.com/index.php/?p=12#more-12)
http://photo.mdsaba.com/main.php?g2_view=core.DownloadItem&g2_itemId=230&g2_serialNumber=2

[johnstoy]

Richard Williams, Lead Guitar
KANSAS @ Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe, PA March 9, 07
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=288808

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Kansas/IMG_20070309_8633.jpg

[johnstoy]

Paul Sidoti, Lead Guitar
“Tequila Sunrise”–“Eagles” Tribute Band
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=267977
(Paul, just finished a great song & a string broke.)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/TaquilaSunrise-Eagles/IMG_20070120_4816.jpg

[iareRay]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v389/iareray/261314937_d6f2e7f895.jpg
Dan from ActionReaction

just look at his guitar!

[johnstoy]

This pic is one of my favorites...I've only had my new 30D for a couple of months and the sharpness of the eye glasses really impressed me...

From:
"GET THE LED OUT" plays Led Zeppelin
http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=238874

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/LedOut/IMG_44891.jpg

[taygull]

Sorry, could not decide on one.

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/F1_CF1D6949_2.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/Chris5.jpg

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m16/taygull/web-14.jpg

[René Damkot]

Firts one I'd say...

[Toogy]

My favourites:

http://i.pbase.com/o6/23/309923/1/74447224.uoegSpsm.batch230D_IMG_6627.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/toogy/image/74447214.jpg

[joe20d]

hmmm heres mine.
its vasquez from Damone, its my favorite
http://tragedyinwaiting.com/samples/ro.jpg

[Robuk]

This has to be my favourite Guitarist capture at the moment, especially with the black & white conversion which has just brought the image out

Mike Peters of the Alarm

http://img149.imageshack.us/img149/5745/mikepeters61mt0.jpg

[johnstoy]

The colors and face exposure make an interesting and unique capture for me...:D

David Ragsdale of "Kansas"
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Kansas/IMG_20070309_8360.jpg

[johnstoy]

It's only during post processing that I discovered these great colors...:D
Billy Greer, Bass Guitar and Vocals for "Kansas".

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=288808

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Kansas/IMG_20070309_8027.jpg

[Steve Parr]

I honestly don't know if this is my "best", but it's definitely my favorite.

The guitarist pictured is Mike Gladstone, of the band Uncle Plum (http://www.uncleplum.com), out of Rochester, New York:

http://onstagephotography.com/images/hugemike02.jpg

I've known Mike since we were 5 years old. He is, I truly believe, the best guitarist I've ever heard.

This is his "Rock God" pose. He didn't see me; he just really gets into his playing. The photo's a bit blown out in the face, and the focus could probably have been a tad sharper, but that don't make no nevermind to me...

[constrict]

note: these are hosted on myspace, therefore are at a loss of some quality.

http://a700.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/55/l_64f748f3879aca1cc94cc23635a69ec3.jpg

http://a934.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_9cb4000fd9f2a865b893910b0a95597d.jpg

[René Damkot]

Something a little different:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070210EHBO/source/image/rhd_20070210_ehbo_0412.jpg

[kmb]

Well, this has been a crowd pleaser:

http://www.huumakuva.net/content/kb/disco_ensemble/_MG_7859.jpg
Disco Ensemble.

[ACDCROCKS]

Reason: Playing the blues, thats all.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g146/The_CAMERA_KID/1566700704_l.jpg

[René Damkot]

Nice and subtle watermark ;)
I'd try to lighten the face a bit as well...

[xxzeppelin5xx]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v667/xxzeppelin5xx/8.jpg
I like the back lighting

[narlus]

i like this one i got from last week:
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p606364169-4.jpg

[theupsetter]

Hi guys,

I'm new here but have really enjoyed looking through this thread.

This is Gabriela from the amazing Rodrigo y Gabriela at Manchester University last year. I like it because it shows the speed of her playing and her unique technique.

http://kangus.smugmug.com/photos/139114920-L.jpg

[just pictures]

158662

[Grace]

chris- i know i like the pic, but it made me laugh that you are one of your favorites! and you say i always think of me....HA :)

158771

[livewire-photography.com]

Narlus, ur last shot looks very Kurt Cobain (i think thats how you spell his name) there really are some awsome shots in this thread.

[narlus]

thanks James, i was thinking the same. that was @ the Fu Manchu show, good times. also ran into both revaaron and compact diss there; it was like a mini POTN event. :D

[ACDCROCKS]

158662

R.I.P

[dwarfmcdougal]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/186/379537414_c5db8ec4a7.jpg

Aaron, from the local punk band Revolution Radio. Just a straight up nice guy.

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/125/379509071_019d2ada58.jpg

Jacob, from Pax Imperia. Some crazy, crazy riffs.

[Liveengineer]

(Hazards of swimming naked) the band name that is, and it is the only decent guitar shot i have so far.

[johnstoy]

Terri Clark
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/TerriClarkShow/IMG_20070412_9999_339.jpg

[René Damkot]

Not best, but different: The instrument is an U'd. The player is Haytham Safia.

It's one of the images for the inside of the CD booklet, to be used next to the introduction of the artists.

Not too often I shoot at ISO 200 ;)

[RTMiller]

I like this one. I don't know his name but the band is Bombs Away. They played at the Delaware Music Festival.

http://rtmiller.smugmug.com/photos/143865171-L.jpg

[narlus]

are we expanding into bass guitar players now? ;)

i like the shot; too bad the cymbal got a bit in the way.

[narlus]

a bit soft, and no identifying features, but i like how this one came out:

guitar player for the Bent Moustache:
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/p205149201-4.jpg

[RTMiller]

are we expanding into bass guitar players now? ;)

Sorry. Didn't even notice. Here's a replacement.

http://rtmiller.smugmug.com/photos/143865274-L.jpg

[Liveengineer]

I've posted somewhere before but here's mine,Guitarist for Bowser here in Brisbane
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/Liveengineer/Bowser/_MG_5266-Edit.jpg

[narlus]

Sorry. Didn't even notice.

just giving a bit of a tease. no insult intended.

john has created every other thread, so maybe we're due for a bass one.


i was thinking of starting a "show your best theremin shot" but i think i'd have the only photos in the thread. :lol:

[srn_photo]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v98/jaydmcrx/IMG_8631-1.jpg

I like this one. It was my first and only show i ever shot. So i guess i was suprised that it wasn't a complete disaster.;)

[shesgotthepic]

To the moderator:

This picture IS mine.

http://www.shesgotthepic.com/he/shaw1.jpg

Taken yesterday in Birmingham UK at the NEC. Having seen Dwights pictures of Styx at Chumash I knew Tommy Shaw plays PRS. He didnät bring it out until near the end of the show and that's when I got this.

I was lucky to still be in the pit.

[René Damkot]

Pity you cut off his feet.
Other then that it's




a strange stance ;)

[woman4life]

this is the lead player for audio adrenlin,sorry dont jnow his name i just love the light as it strikes him. the 52 tele reissue ain't bad either!

Actually, I haven't seen yet that anyone responded with his name yet, but that is Tyler Burkum. They just played their final show last weekend in Hawaii.
He's been doing some touring playing and doing background vocals for Matt Kearny.

[rab_cilbup]

http://www.rab-cilbup.smugmug.com/photos/128162018-M.jpg

Steve Rothery of Marillion, not that you'd know it, I just like the photo, have had it black and whited, blown up to about 4 foot wide, signed by the man himself and it's going on the living room wall :-)

Which is rare as the wife wouldn't normally have one of my concert pics on the wall.

[woman4life]

I don't know if I have a pic I'm totally satisfied with, but here are a couple I kinda like:

This probably isn't the best, but I still like it.. no good reason. LOL
http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/89145821-M.jpg

Guitarist for Mark Schultz. I like the color, clarity and expression:

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/138446052-M.jpg

Guitarist for Shiny Toy Guns - I just like the stance and the photo overall:

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/98906654-M-1.jpg

This is Dr. Mark Lee of Third Day. I really think this is my favorite because of the color, the lighting behind him and the way he's looking up. I do wish I had a bit more guitar in the pic without losing any of Mark. LOL

http://woman4life.smugmug.com/photos/97045823-M.jpg

[shesgotthepic]

Pity you cut off his feet.
Other then that it's




a strange stance ;)

Yup. I agree. I was kicking myself because I had changed from the 28-105 to the 50-200 and this is shot at 50. ARGH!

[johnstoy]

This is Craig Thatcher of The Craig Thatcher Band.
I like the faint background.
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/CraigThatcher/IMG_20070531_9999_276.jpg

[René Damkot]

Snakes & Sirens:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070414POTM/source/image/rhd_20070414_potm_0122.jpg

http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070414POTM/source/image/rhd_20070414_potm_0298.jpg

[Liveengineer]

Oh Rene, U are always at the right place with the right exposure....Nice work as usual

[0110x011]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/211/507141263_92e46338ce_o.jpg
The expression is what makes it for me.

[BayAreaShooter]

Hey Im new to the Board and this thread cought my eye... Heres one of my favs. This is Nick From Raze the Stray
http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k104/jurichproductions/IMG_3555.jpg

[skifurthur]

Here's one that I took two weekends ago at Crawfish Fest in northern NJ. Sonny Landreth is acknowledged as one of the best bottleneck slide guitarists ever. I really like this shot for two reasons: It captures a master at work and I really like the way all the microphone stands create an open frame around him.

http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/crawfish/IMG_5298.jpg

[MagicallyDelicious]

Paul of 10 Reasons to Live.

Love the lighting!

[johnstoy]

These captures are freaken' great... thanks for posting them guys/gals...

[skifurthur]

Here's another one that I think fits in here. Two guitarists, a lot of color and a whole lotta rock attitude...Marah.

http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/Marah-107.jpg

[Inspired Photography]

Here is my single contribution to this thread that i have seen come past many times...

http://www.inspiredgraphix.com.au/lens/1.jpg

Nobody famous :D

Rob

[René Damkot]

Bass player of "Valkyre" at Flatrock Open Air (very small festival)
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070609Flatrock/content/bin/images/large/rhd_20070609_FRock_0389.jpg
Guitar player of the same band:
http://www.moonglade.net/~rene/070609Flatrock/content/bin/images/large/rhd_20070609_FRock_0261.jpg

[goatee]

From The Magic Numbers - not the best shot in the world, but does its job.
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/438622201_476ff18aab.jpg

[bayougator]

Great thread!
the focus on both of these is soft but I still like them

1. Gary Morse - lap steel guitar, like the color, not the usual instrument

http://web.mac.com/skyskimmer/iWeb/Site/Gary%20Morse-Lou%20Toomey_files/DSC06337.jpg

2. Lou Toomey, - the intensity on his face and the background

http://web.mac.com/skyskimmer/iWeb/Site/Gary%20Morse-Lou%20Toomey_files/BND%20FL%20Weekend%2006%20-%20094.jpg

[fanson]

john mayer. this is one of my faves because i was in australia on tour w/ his opening band and i just thought, hey why not it is the last night..i was in the pit surrounded by what seemed to be a thousand photographers with their very expensive equipment who were going crazy! and me..with my rebel xti was the only photographer in the pit without a red ring around her lens..plus i'm 4'9 so people were probably wondering why i was there haha. but then again they probably didn't care. these are both unedited.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1351/545363215_e3b23e2834_b.jpg

and here's another because it is classic john mayer ugly face
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1148/545363155_123212db9b_b.jpg

[johnstoy]

Way, Way cool fanson,

Congratulations on awesome action and great colors that you managed to capture... Especially of a prominent/elusive superstar... Very nice sharpness too...

Which lens did you use? Which band are you touring with? Where are you really from?

[johnstoy]

Skid Row
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Skid/IMG_20061027_26941.jpg

Slaughter (Bass)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/ms/IMG_20061027_23511.jpg

[johnstoy]

Warrant (Lead Guitar)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Warrant/IMG_20070323_9999_6.jpg

Warrant (Second Guitar)
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/Warrant/IMG_20070323_9999_171.jpg

[fanson]

Hi John! You have great shots too!

I use the Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS for most of my concerty photography images..and ANY image since it was the only lens I've had for a year. I recenty just bought a nifty fifty. woo.

I tour and work for an artist named Ben Kweller (http://www.myspace.com/benkweller). It is one guy but he has a band. I'm originally from Belgium. I was raised in Beaumont, TX. I go to college in Boston but I spend most of my free time in NYC. I took a semester off to tour so I was everywhere for a while. haha sleeping in a bed that moved 60mph.


Way, Way cool fanson,

Congratulations on awesome action and great colors that you managed to capture... Especially of a prominent/elusive superstar... Very nice sharpness too...

Which lens did you use? Which band are you touring with? Where are really you from?

[Tee Why]

Some candid snaps of a guy performing outside at Downtown Disney.
Wby, b/c the shot was there and I usually don't shoot musicians.
http://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/117080874-M.jpghttp://tomyi.smugmug.com/photos/117080848-M.jpg

[johnstoy]

Hi John! You have great shots too!

I use the Canon 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS for most of my concert photography images..and ANY image since it was the only lens I've had for a year. I recently just bought a nifty fifty. woo.

I tour and work for an artist named Ben Kweller (http://www.myspace.com/benkweller). It is one guy but he has a band. I'm originally from Belgium. I was raised in Beaumont, TX. I go to college in Boston but I spend most of my free time in NYC. I took a semester off to tour so I was everywhere for a while. haha sleeping in a bed that moved 60mph.


I also have the 28-135 IS... It's a very versatile lens... With high ISO, you can manage a lot of different venue captures.

Texas, I lived in... but that was back in the 80's (Montgomery County, also Houston and Dallas)... I see you really are experiencing the road life... With the cost of gas these days, it's not just anyone who can get to travel. Make the best of it.

Keep posting all of your stuff here... We're always around to comment...

[Sittingshooter]

The guitarists name is Brandon, why, he is my son. I had taken some photos of him for his bands myspace page, and we played around and came up with this.

[fanson]

i found one of ben kweller (the guy i work for) that i like

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1429/558810216_978fd7169c_b.jpg
no major changes. but i did make some changes with the contrast of the photo. it is a little noisy :(

[johnstoy]

i found one of ben kweller (the guy i work for) that i like...
no major changes. but i did make some changes with the contrast of the photo. it is a little noisy :(

Your boss certainly looks like a class act... Great opportune capture... I'm certain he's proud to have you on his staff, especially when you can occasionally deliver these great photos...

It's a tough and very demanding business you're in... roll with the punches... You're experiencing a rare opportunity, most wouldn't understand...

Documenting your travels in pictures is the thing books are made of. I think some autographs of performers, would also compliment your experience...;)

[Liveengineer]

The Wrath@the Globe
1
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/Liveengineer/The%20Wrath/TheWrath1.jpg

2
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/Liveengineer/The%20Wrath/TheWrath12.jpg

[René Damkot]

#1 is very nice indeed!
I guess you allmost got a mouth full of guitar :lol:

[Liveengineer]

Cheers Rene
It paid off being nice to the band at sound check, they play up to me all night and left the other photogs in the dark. There energy on stage was hard to capture tho.
1
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/Liveengineer/The%20Wrath/TheWrath3.jpg
2
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u150/Liveengineer/The%20Wrath/TheWrath2.jpg

[narlus]

good string action on that bass shot.

i don't much like yr watermark, though. sorry.

[Liveengineer]

Thanks narlus,
Honesty is cool, one day when i put my thinking cap on I'll come up with something different.

[DwightMcCann]

Gene Simmons of KISS ... just 'cause people seem to like it!

http://dwightmccann.com/Images/KISS0726-282006/KISS0820-1000.jpg

[phsv]

Here's mine:

http://www.pedrosaenz.com/photos/101119982-M-1.jpg

Group: Honky from Austin, Texas
Reason: expression & lighting :)

[phsv]

Liveengineer, love those shots on pg. 7. Great captures!

[freebird]

Mick Jones from Foreigner 07.......still rocks
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z115/freebirdusa/Foreigner-for-web.jpg

[phsv]

freebird, thats a weird angle. How were you able to capture that one?

[bacchanal]

This is one of my favorite recent ones. A great basement show that all of about 8 people in additon to the performers (including myself) attended.

This guy is somewhat famous for knowing the house show circuit for basically the entire US.

Real Live Tigers (from Austin, TX).
http://bacchanal.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p509834591-4.jpg

[stasber]

It'll probably be this one of Clive Barnes at the Roundy Bar in Cork.
I like it for the DOF, spot on exposure and the 'crispness' about it.

http://www.pbase.com/stasber/image/74991938.jpg

[skifurthur]

Derek Truck of the Allman Brothers

http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/Allman_Bros_20070403_190.jpg

[Michael1116]

Mick Jones from Foreigner 07.......still rocks
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z115/freebirdusa/Foreigner-for-web.jpg

Great shot!!! He is very good, but they still have not found anyone close to Lou Gramm on vocals (IMO)

[Michael1116]

He is still my favorite and so much fun to photograph. His emotion and faces are great!
He can play a mean slide

[johnstoy]

Acclaimed as the world's most influential guitarist.;)

Dickey Betts
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/DickeyBetts/IMG_20070531_9999_333.1W.jpg

[Michael1116]

Great shot John!! What did you think about the show? He is truly amazing (IMO). We have seen him every year for the past 5 or 6 years. The show is always fresh and he re-arranges even his classics. Don't think I have heard Elizabeth Reed played the same way twice.

[DwightMcCann]

John, I think the Penn's Peak webcam has fallen over .... all I can see is part of the parking lot!

[Zeineth]

Ian Thornley, just becasue I liked the BW converstion.
http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Thornley/medium/IMG_8158 b-w-042.jpg

Gilby Clarke, Loved the facial expersion.
http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Gilby_Clarke/medium/Gilby_Clarke_07-007.jpg

Buckcherry, I just like it.
http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/Buckcherry/medium/Buckcherry_69-069.jpg

[johnstoy]

John, I think the Penn's Peak webcam has fallen over .... all I can see is part of the parking lot!


Good point Dwight... That might be the case... They are expanding the entire venue structure "big time"...and maybe that's the problem... I'll take the link down for a while...;)

[_aravena]

Third Day...idk why, but I love the econd shot. Something about the close up and seeing what he's doing. Drummers still get my vote though in best part of a band.

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p682907652-4.jpg

http://www.lastshotphotography.com/img/v3/p862233934-4.jpg

[mukhabarat]

I'm sure I have "better," but this stands out as one of my favorites - Colin Meloy of The Decemberists.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y82/__adam/colinmeloy.jpg

[johnstoy]

Los Lonely Boys at Penn's Peak

These pics caught my eye cause they are rare close up captures of these great young stars...:D

Henry Garza
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/LosLonelyBoys/IMG_20070719_9999_172.2W.jpg

JoJo Garza
http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l60/stoy17/LosLonelyBoys/IMG_20070719_9999_105.1W.jpg

[thelightofsound]

wait a second john, am i just slow or are you changing this thread to include bass players too?

[B3SEO]

Here's one that I took two weekends ago at Crawfish Fest in northern NJ. Sonny Landreth is acknowledged as one of the best bottleneck slide guitarists ever. I really like this shot for two reasons: It captures a master at work and I really like the way all the microphone stands create an open frame around him.

http://www.amsaddler.com/canon/crawfish/IMG_5298.jpg


Whoah.... Nice shot... This guy toured with Kenny Loggins for a few summers. He is an excellent EXCELLENT guitar player. Blew me away.

[johnstoy]

wait a second john, am i just slow or are you changing this thread to include bass players too?

Apparently, it started way in the beginning...

[LeonV]

Thought I'd finally stop lurking and post something. This is Mr. Lucky Peterson, from this year's North Atlantic Blues Festival in Rockland, ME. Really energetic performer, who decided to play part of his set from the front rows. Outdoors, daytime with threatening rain.

http://www.leonvanella.com/IMG_2057 (1)sm.jpg

Had trouble choosing a favorite; more can be seen here (http://www.leonvanella.com/Events/NABF). I liked the arrangement of the crowd and banner, and how they gave him some context.

[Zeineth]

I have a few new ones I want to add.

the bad boy himself, George Thorogood.

1
http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/George_Thorogood/medium/George_Thorogood_68-089.jpg

2
http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/George_Thorogood/medium/George_Thorogood_79-100.jpg

3
http://www.z-photography.ca/Concert_pictures/George_Thorogood/medium/George_Thorogood_83-104.jpg

[earplugsrequired]

I'm getting a workout tonight posting! Way too hard to pick out guitar shots as my favs to photo are guitar players.. but.....

Syn of Avenged Sevenfold:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/a7x/a7xozzfest1.jpg

Zach Wylde of Black Label Society:
http://www.earplugsrequired.com/bands/ozzfest2006/bls1.jpg

[Harleypugs]

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/209/490157139_9861b4cbb5.jpg

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/220/490157123_df6d9f8c3a.jpg

Couple that I like...

Local band.

[Milner]

That shot of Trucks reminded me....
Here is one from a show he was playing with his wife.

http://www.milspecphoto.com/photos/169994690-L.jpg

And a recent fav of mine
Chris Isaak at the same venue

http://www.milspecphoto.com/photos/174982489-L.jpg

[johnstoy]

We have some awesome posts here guys/gals... I'm still idling... My local venue is still doing major renovations...

How about some of you new guys adding to this thread?.. Cheers.

[narlus]

it's been quite some time (March) since i added to this thread, so here's one.

Taka of MONO:
http://narlus.zenfolio.com/img/v0/p648294859-4.jpg

[ryant35]

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k173/ryant35/IMG_0323.jpg
I don't remember who this is or what the name of the band was, I just remember it was cookie monster death metal.

[Prssinglecut]

One I got of Neal Schon from Journey, in Newcastle England earlier this year.

Just before the wally of a security guard threatened to throw me out for taking pictures.

What about the other 10000 who were videoing the concert. :lol:

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/9212/journeynewcastle2200705th0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


regards

Phil

[Prssinglecut]

Mick Jones from Foreigner 07.......still rocks
http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z115/freebirdusa/Foreigner-for-web.jpg


Excellent pic

And yes they still rock, seen them last Saturday, billiant.

Regards

Phil

[severinl]

gary moore:

http://www.wiesen-fans.com/coppermine14/albums/lovely06_d2/157_garymoore_07.jpg

Tore Mattias Bärjed of The Soundtrack of our lives

http://www.wiesen-fans.com/coppermine14/albums/fg05_d2/154_soundtrackofourlives_09.jpg

sorry for the copyright, i have these only online right now...

[narlus]

Tore Mattias Bärjed of The Soundtrack of our lives


do you have any of him high-kicking?

[severinl]

do you have any of him high-kicking?

i don't know. not online for sure though. i'd have to look through the backup...

[*Sonic*]

Couple of my favourites, but I havent really taken that many

These were all taken with a Canon D30, yes thats right a D30 with a cheap Sigma 28-135mm lens, no PP just cropped

Magoo - Mr So & So
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/roth_magoo01.jpg

Magoo - Mr So & So
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/roth_magoo02.jpg

Steve Rothery, performing with Mr So & So
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v442/Beanchimp/roth_roth02.jpg

I like them because I took them and it was my very first time at taking gig photos

[Seefutlung]

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/189101182-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/183346057-L.jpg

http://garyayala.smugmug.com/photos/183345505-M.jpg

[DwightMcCann]

From a recent BB King concert ... please note this is NOT BB or Lucille:

http://dwightmccann.com/Images/BBKing10182007/fullsize/BBKing062.jpg

[noxcuses1]

well, I couldn't just pick one pic. so here are just two my faves.

Chad Krueger of Nickelback:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1148/818205377_0dc4a1fa86_o.jpg

Slash!:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1044/1139003131_77dfde7bf1_o.jpg

Both taken at the Tweeter Center in Mansfield, MA.

[René Damkot]

Couple of my favourites, but I havent really taken that many

These were all taken with a Canon D30, yes thats right a D30 with a cheap Sigma 28-135mm lens, no PP just cropped


Second is very nice
(images)

Second here as well. Normally not my type of thing (overly saturated), but I like this one.
well, I couldn't just pick one pic. so here are just two my faves.

Nice. Particular like the first, but second is nice as well.

@dwight: I think I'd crop a bit bottom and right. Very nice B&W though.

[rab_cilbup]

Couple of my favourites, but I havent really taken that many

Like them, nice photo of Rothers as well, am shooting Marillion at the end of the month - just for a change ! :)

[DwightMcCann]

@dwight: I think I'd crop a bit bottom and right. Very nice B&W though.
I considered that but I didn't want to drop that little puddle of light ... but now that I've lived with for a while maybe I'll back and make a virtual copy and recrop to see how I feel. Thanks.

[René Damkot]

I considered that but I didn't want to drop that little puddle of light ...

Funny, that's the one thing I'd crop off ;)


Then again, looking at it again, it might be well to have it in.

Choices, choices ;)

[ayman86]

i was a volunteer photographer for a weekend convention
took this shot during the entertainment session

Ku from The Sound of Reason
http://ayman86.com/sorcr.jpg

[shesgotthepic]

I considered that but I didn't want to drop that little puddle of light ... but now that I've lived with for a while maybe I'll back and make a virtual copy and recrop to see how I feel. Thanks.

Scrolling the page up and down looking at it with and without the puddle my choice is that the puddle stays.

[Seefutlung]

just move the damn puddle to the left a bit and crop ... there ... now everbody is happy except the pure-ist, photojournalist types ... in which case you'd be fired and blackballed for the rest of your life (and rightfully so as moving that puddle will significantly alter the meaning and representation of that image) ...